Hedgie's Surprise

Liked the illustrations and sneak-peek visual messages in the borders. The content messages were all important including: noticing then helping another in distress (awareness) Finding a clever and resourceful way to solve thievery. Happy ending of new friendship and joy of new life. I loved this book and bought 3 of them for children in my life.

My mom has collected a big library for us over the years, and some of my favorite authors for children's books are Jan Brett, Patricia Polacco, Bill Peet, Chris van Dusen, and Kevin Henkes. Hedgie's Surprise is my favorite book that Jan Brett wrote, and I think it should get a blue ribbon. It has sophisticated language: "Don't worry, Henny," Hedgie told her. "Now, it's time for my surprise." The book has memorable characters and is a great story. That's why it's re-readable. Jan Brett's art is unique and unlike anyone else's. Her books have little pictures on each side of each spread with what looks like tapestries around them. The story is about a hen who doesn't want the tomten to take her eggs and a little hedgehog who tries to help her. He succeeds! At first the author makes you a little worried that the hen might lose all her eggs, but it turns out alright in the end. This is a book I think you should have in your library at home.

My students enjoyed this book, they love to reread it over and over!!!!

I loved the illustrations of the main characters along with the clever story that teaches readers how to be appreciative with what we already have in our lives. Great images once again and with beautiful vibrant colours. I admired Jan Brett's ability in depicting facial expressions this time, which is quite difficult to achieve. Images have been made with great patience and love.

my nephews and I enjoyed reading this book. We have some poultry, so Henny and Hedgie were greatly appreciated! Jan Brett's books are so beautifully illustrated, we always enjoy them. This is the 3rd or 4th one we've gotten.

Any book with Jan Brett’s name one it is a winner. The stories are alway sweet but the artwork is amazing!! I wish I owned every one of her books! I am a huge fan!

Bought this book for a baby shower that asked guests to, “Fill baby’s library”. Cute story with beautiful pictures.

This is a darling book. I read it every year to my preschool class for letter H. The kids love Jan Brett books. The characters are cute and it has a little lesson in the story. Each page has small pictures showing what is going on elsewhere in the story. One of Jan Brett's beloved characters is Hedgie the Hedgehog. This year my friend and her daughter brought in their pet hedgehog to visit the class. I bought this copy for the kids to sign and give to them as a thank you. You can't go wrong with a Jan Brett book.

Nella storia la gallina piange perche' raccolgono le sue uova mentre lei vorrebbe dei pulcini...Potrebbe non essere il libro ideale per I vostri bimbi se in famiglia mangiate regolarmente uova. Perfetto invece se siete vegani.

Beautiful illustrations and charming story. A Jan Brett classic. My two year old loves her hedgie stories! This was no exception.

Lovely pictures, very cute story.... pleased I bought it

I HV not received the book yet

Beautifully illustrated, this book is a wonderful addition to anyone's library!